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Quick Info

Rating

7.8/10

Release2019

Runtime1h 35m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

La Corriente del Golfo

Pulse Films

Cinematográfica Amaranto

Televisa

Movie

Chicuarotes

2019

1h 35m

7.8

Drama

Crime

Synopsis

Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.

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